1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress 50s_maxi_dress These gems have been painted

These gems have been painted at the edges in an organic manner with gold paint

forming figures of eight

The bodice is boned and has a flattering sweetheart neckline

haute couture trained hands in France

timeless appeal

1950s Gigi Young Blue and Black Floral Silk Dress 50s_maxi_dress These gems have been paintedDesigned by GiGi Young, a New York label, in the late 1950s or very early 1960s. GiGi Young's parent company also owned Suzy Perette and were famous for interpreting the cinched waist and full skirt of Diors famous New Look fashions under an American licence. This dress is a great example with dainty short sleeves and a flared, box pleated skirt. The fabric is stunning; matte silk printed with abstract, painterly florals in rich blue, indigo and sky